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Hollands Hoop

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Malty, with a hint of caramel: that is Hollands Hoop, an amber lager at 5.3 %. The name nods to a nostalgic Groningen farm known from the television series Hollands Hoop, and the family-run Martinus brewery makes it in the old print shop on Kostersgang, in the middle of the city and a stone's throw from the Grote Markt.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelclean
malty
caramel
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, rounded malty character—toasted grain and a gentle caramel sweetness dominate without becoming cloying.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hollands Hoop

◎ Appearance

Hollands Hoop presents a warm amber hue, clear and bright with good transparency. A stable, off-white head forms readily and leaves distinct lacing down the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

warm amberclear and brightgood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, rounded malty character—toasted grain and a gentle caramel sweetness dominate without becoming cloying. Noble hops provide a subtle, clean herbal undertone that balances the malt-forward profile. There is no sharp alcohol note; the aroma remains approachable and inviting.

malty, toasted graingentle caramelsubtle noble hop

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and clean, with a pronounced malt backbone complemented by restrained caramel notes. Mid-palate shows good body without heaviness; the low IBU allows the grain character to shine while light, spicy-herbal hop notes provide a whisper of bitterness. The finish is dry but never harsh, leaving a pleasant malty residue.

malt-forwardclean sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with malt lingering gently on the palate. Aftertaste fades cleanly, inviting the next sip without any astringency or cloying sweetness.

crisp fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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